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Friday, 12 June 2026: Eskom notes Fitch Ratings’ decision to upgrade its credit ratings, in line with the recent improvement in South Africa’s sovereign credit rating. Fitch Ratings has upgraded Eskom’s credit ratings as follows: The rating action follows the recent upgrade of the Republic of South Africa’s sovereign credit rating and reflects Eskom’s strong...
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) will do everything in its power to oppose the application fee and monthly levy on solar panels proposed by the Emfuleni Local Municipality (Evaton, Sebokeng, Vaal Oewer, Vanderbijlpark and Vereeniging). During the latest council meeting, the Council approved, in principle, a proposal allowing an application fee of approximately R2 […]
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Power cut to Johannesburg remains despite reports of CoJ-Eskom deal Eskom confirms its electricity interruption process remains active while no evidence has been provided that a settlement has been reached between Eskom and the City of Johannesburg. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) says that it has instructed its attorneys to provide it with the …
Wednesday, 10 June 2026: Three South African learners have returned home with outstanding results after representing the country at the 1923 International Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Fair (IMSEF) held in İzmir, Türkiye, from 1 to 6 June 2026. The South African delegation included Connor Kinnes, a Grade 11 learner from Elkanah House High School in...
Tuesday, 09 June 2026: Eskom Holdings has today launched Eskom Green, a dedicated renewable energy business designed to accelerate the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects and support larger power user customers in achieving their decarbonisation and energy transition objectives. Eskom Green has been designed in response to global benchmarking research on over 20 utilities....
Friday, 05 June 2026: Eskom is sustaining improvements in power system performance as winter demand intensifies, with generation availability improving year-on-year and over 700,000 households now removed from load reduction. These gains are driven by stronger plant performance, improved reliability, and targeted network interventions to address localised constraints, enabling more communities to benefit from continuous...
Friday, 5 June 2026: Eskom and Zululand Energy Terminal (ZET) are pleased to announce the signing of a Heads of Agreement (HOA) establishing the framework for a long-term strategic partnership to support South Africa’s gas-to-power programme. Eskom will assume ‘foundation customer’ status at the proposed Zululand Energy Terminal that will provide open access to liquefied...
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) voted against the Govan Mbeki Local Municipality’s budget because it is unfunded and unsustainable. The ANC and EFF approved the budget with a shortfall of approximately R515 million, despite serious concerns about its legality and sustainability in terms of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). The Municipality itself acknowledges […]
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Tuesday, 02 June 2026: Eskom has advanced its forensic investigations backlog project by issuing an Invitation to Tender (ITT) / Request for Proposal (RFP) for a 1 September 2026 commencement. Eskom’s forensic investigation function is a critical component of the organisation’s governance, assurance, and consequence management framework. It plays a central role in safeguarding organisational...
Monday, 1 June 2026: Today, Eskom fulfilled the Court Order, handed down by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) on 23 March 2026, upholding the earlier High Court judgment, to supply Afriforum with the historical primary energy and electricity supply contracts which were active as at July 2022,and requested in terms of the Promotion of...
The 2026/27 budget and Integrated Development Plan (IDP) of the Dipaleseng Local Municipality (Balfour, Grootvlei, Greylingstad) do not meet the basic requirements for sustainable service delivery, as expected by residents. The Municipality is still plagued by regular power outages, sewage spilling into surrounding rivers and unsafe drinking water. This decline has already led to a […]
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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) voted against the Emalahleni Local Municipality’s 2026/27 budget as well as the Medium-Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework (MTREF), applicable until 2029. This budget is unfunded to the amount of R10,1 billion, reckless and violates the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). The ANC-controlled Council acknowledged that the Municipality’s enormous Eskom […]
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Monday, 01 June 2026: Moody’s Ratings (“Moody’s”) has affirmed Eskom’s B2 long-term corporate family rating, B2-PD probability of default rating, B2 senior unsecured notes ratings, (P)B2 rating on the global medium-term notes programme, caa1 baseline credit assessment and Baa3.za national scale corporate family rating. The outlook remains stable. Moody’s also affirmed the Ba2 backed senior unsecured...
Friday, 29 May 2026: Eskom continues to make steady progress in strengthening power system stability as seasonal temperatures decline and electricity demand rises, safeguarding supply for all customers, including those reliant on rooftop solar when it is not available. These gains are driven by sustained improvements in plant performance, reliability, and operational discipline. System performance remains...
Friday, 29 May 2026: Eskom notes the decision by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to approve the amended Negotiated Pricing Agreement (NPA) framework, including an interim concessionary pricing arrangement for participating ferrochrome smelters. The approval follows Eskom’s application submitted on 10 April 2026 and the public consultation and hearings held on 25...
Friday, 29 May 2025: Eskom has announced that Junaid Munshi has been appointed the Group Executive for its Distribution division, from 1st June 2026. Munshi is a seasoned executive with more than three decades of engineering, marketing and commercial leadership experience in the technology and telecommunications sectors across South Africa and multiple African markets. Most recently,...
In commenting on the draft 2026/27 budget and latest IDP and MTREF reports for the City of Tshwane today in Council, GOOD’s Councillor Sarah Mabotsa, the Member of the Mayoral Committee responsible for Economic Development and Spatial Planning in the City of Tshwane, has noted how “GOOD governance is helping Tshwane to Rise”.
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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) could not support the City of Johannesburg’s proposed 2026/27 budget as it fails to address the Metro’s critical financial crisis, allowing it to sink even deeper into a financial quagmire. The budget was tabled against the backdrop of a severe financial crisis: ongoing disputes with Eskom, a scathing letter […]
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Speech by Rosa Louw, GOOD George Municipality Councillor. Note to Editor: This speech was delivered during the George Municipality Council Meeting
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Wednesday, 27 May 2026: The start of the construction of a 75MW solar power plant at Lethabo Power Station in the Free State Province marks the first step in integrating utility-scale renewable generation within Eskom’s existing coal-fired power station fleet infrastructure. Once completed, the plant is expected to generate approximately 147GWh of electricity annually, supplying...
Tuesday, 26 May 2026: South African young scientists researching rocket propulsion systems, climate-related fisheries conservation, and advanced mathematical modelling are set to represent the country at the 1923 International Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Fair (IMSEF) in İzmir, Türkiye from 1 to 6 June 2026. The delegation includes Connor Kinnes, a Grade 11 learner at Elkanah...
The Supreme Court of Appeal in South Africa has overturned a High Court ruling that allowed a German solar company to attach Lesotho state assets
Diesel has become South Africa’s shadow infrastructure system by compensating for failures in electricity generation and freight rail.
Friday, 22 May 2026: Eskom continues to demonstrate sustained improvement in power system performance and maintaining grid stability amid higher winter demand, particularly during the morning and evening peak periods. At midnight on 15 May 2026, Eskom reached 365 consecutive days without loadshedding—the first full year without power interruptions since September 2018—reflecting a marked recovery in...